Personal Defense
Wound Potential Over Capacity — Hits and Bullets Matter
Many shooters have come to regard ammunition capacity as more important than wound potential. While a reserve of ammunition is…Read More >
Tag: 1911 Handguns
1911-style handguns
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Firearms
Test Your Trigger Knowledge: Triggers Explained
There is no universal lexicon for the trigger, its parts, and how it behaves. Writers are as guilty as anyone…Read More >
Firearms
Review: Cobalt Kinetics Adeptus 1911 Double Stack
One of the more ingenious AR manufacturers made a bold announcement in 2019. It was going to cease manufacturing its…Read More >
Firearms
Ruger 9mm 1911 LW Commander: Light, Fast, and Accurate
I entered the semi-automatic world acquiring and shooting striker-fired guns — Glocks, M&Ps, Springfields and Taurus 24/7s. I also became…Read More >
Gun Care
Tips & Tricks: How to Easily Clean Your 1911 Pistol
It’s not unusual for a new 1911 owner to struggle with the disassembly and reassembly required to clean the firearm…Read More >
Firearms
Review: Remington 1911 R1 Limited Government Double Stack Pistol
One of the few legitimate criticisms of a quality 1911 is that the pistol is long and heavy. To then…Read More >
Handguns
Springfield Emissary: A Serious Upgrade to the 1911 Platform
Springfield Armory is considered an old-line company by most young shooters. I remember when it was an upstart with a…Read More >
Firearms
Review: Magnum Research MR1911 .45 ACP and 10mm Auto
The 1911 handgun is seeing a boom in both quality and quantity. The better pistols are superior to anything in…Read More >
Concealed Carry
The Pros and Cons of Aluminum-Framed Handguns
Oh my aching back! The aluminum frame handgun may be one answer to handgun weight. However, there are important considerations for you to review. Check out this article for the specific things to evaluate before you get your lightweight aluminum frame handgun.
Consumer Information
Series Review: Metro Arms 1911 Handguns
The 1911 is my favorite handgun for many reasons. I grew up in a country of revolver men, but made…Read More >